EMG Tech
Job Description:
EMG Tech
Founded in 1936, The Vancouver Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic located in Vancouver Washington, just north of Portland Oregon. The Clinic is a privately held, physician-owned clinic, with over 750 staff members and 190 providers. The Clinic is one of the region’s principal health care providers, offering extensive services to our patients.
We are looking for a certified registered technician proficient in nerve conduction studies. You will be joining a quality-oriented team of one fellowship-trained neuromuscular neurologist and one physiatrist. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.
Summary
Measures, by means of an electromyograph, impulses, frequencies and differences in evoked potential tests between various areas of the body to obtain data for use in diagnosis of nerve conduction studies. Prepares all IS transactions to ensure patient information and exam results are recorded in a timely manner for patient medical record and billing purposes.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Registered Nerve Conduction Studies Tech (R. NCS)
• Successful completion of an electroneurodiagnostic technologist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health or equivalent education/experience.
• CPR certification
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
• Previous clinic and/or hospital experience
• Medical Terminology
• Basic understanding of infection control
• Ability to prioritize workload and assignments
• Ability to follow through and complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Possess compassion and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with patients and co-workers effectively and professionally
Job Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Obtains patient history, including problems and behaviors.
• Explains and prepares patient for NCS procedure, including making him or her as comfortable as possible.
• Measures electrical activity in peripheral nerves, using electromyograph (EMG) instrument, for use by physician in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders: Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and relieve anxieties during test.
• Applies electrode gel on patient's skin to ensure contact of electrodes.
• Attaches surface recording electrodes to limb in which activity is being measured to detect electrical impulse
• Attaches electrodes to electrode cables or leads connected to EMG instrument and selects nerve conduction mode on EMG.
• Operates EMG instrument to record electrical activity in peripheral nerves.
• Activates surface stimulator electrode to deliver electrical stimulus to depolarize peripheral nerve.
• Monitors response on computer monitor display and records nerve conduction velocity.
• Measures and records time and distance between stimulus and response, manually or using computer, and calculates velocity of electrical impulse in peripheral nerve.
• Removes electrodes from patient upon conclusion of test and cleans electrode gel from skin.
• Completes paperwork, including charge slips for NCS and complete records on all normal and abnormal NCS for time periods established by protocol.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, including requesting maintenance repairs.
• Coordinate and organize supplies, equipment, and instruments needed for procedures.
• Backs up data regularly.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Job Benefits:
Benefits
The Vancouver Clinic covers the cost of the basic medical and dental insurance for the full-time employee. We provide basic term life insurance and long-term disability. We also have a 401K plan with profit sharing. Reduced benefits available for those working 20+ hours per week
Please apply online at our website or call for more information.
Contact Information
(360)397-3303